Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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At the beginning of April, Cianne McGinnis arrived in Tehachapi from Hanford in Kings County where she had lived for the last three years. McGinnis was actually born in Hanford and lived there until she was five years old. When her father was hired to work in the oil fields, the family moved to Bakersfield where she grew up with her four older brothers. Not overly fond of Hanford, Cianne said she usually claims to be from Bakersfield. She has a nephew living in Tehachapi who suggested she move h...
In Kern County, the issue of pet overpopulation has reached critical levels, as evidenced by the staggering number of animals flooding shelters and the heartbreaking necessity of euthanasia. In February alone, Kern County Animal Services took in 935 dogs and puppies across three county shelters. Despite the commendable efforts that resulted in saving 689 dogs through adoption, returning to owners or transferring to rescues, 246 dogs still faced euthanasia. This crisis is further compounded by the fact that our shelters and rescues are consisten...
On April 11, U.S. Borax hosted area leaders for the annual State of the Business (SOB). The SOB presentation includes an update on mine operations, an overview on site safety, a trip to the bottom of the largest open pit mine in California and lunch with U.S. Borax senior leaders. There were 160 people, representing community, business and government, in attendance to hear about the mining operation – that most have been familiar with for decades. The view from the pit wowed them, the stories o...
When you hear or read that the market is up or down, what does that really mean? More often than not, it reflects movement in the two best-known stock market indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500. In fact, there are hundreds of indexes that track various categories of investments. While you cannot invest directly in an index, you can buy funds that track specific indexes, and you can look at indexes as a benchmark for certain portions of your portfolio. For example, the Dow...
Canine Creek has your refrigerated and frozen pet foods, ready to grab and go! Life is made easier when you shop local with pet-friendly guidance and smiles! Canine Creek is located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. #5 in Tehachapi....
Please join us to welcome Donna Weil during our First Friday event, Friday May 3, 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Beverages and refreshments will be served. Donna's work will be on display throughout the month of May in our Fine Arts Gallery. Make sure to stop by to admire Donna's work and support this outstanding California artist. Gallery 'N' Gifts is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donna Weil was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in North Hollywood. She...
In the ever-evolving world of regenerative aesthetic treatments, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) emerges as a beacon of hope for those seeking rejuvenation and healing. Tonics MedSpa in Tehachapi, California, is offering PRP treatments that can provide a myriad of health benefits. PRP therapy, a procedure that utilizes the patient's own blood components to stimulate healing and regeneration, has gained significant traction for its effectiveness in addressing issues ranging from hair loss and skin...
As the temperatures start to climb in the high desert communities of Mojave, California City, North Edwards, Rosamond, and Boron, ensuring your home's cooling system is in top shape becomes crucial. One essential appliance that many residents rely on during the warmer months is the evaporative cooler, also known as a swamp cooler. John Nelson, the trusted owner of John the Plumber located in Tehachapi, emphasizes the importance of scheduling regular service for your evaporative cooler before...
Greetings from Mojave Air & Space Port at Rutan Field! I remember seeing the first C-17 Globemaster III landing at Mojave Airport 29 years ago. My brother, Larry (Gale) Hellwig, was a Weight and Balance Engineer with McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach at the time and I could hardly wait to call him with the news. I drove out on Highway 58, nearly under the flight path and clicked off about three rolls of film. My, how times have changed. I use a digital camera now and have the results instantly....
This wildflower year in the Tehachapi Mountains may not be a superbloom (whatever that means), but a slightly wetter than usual winter and spring has produced some beautiful flowering events here and there. One of the species that benefitted from this year's conditions is a gorgeous low-growing wildflower named Bird's Eye Gilia. This flower is not on most people's "wildflower must-see" list, but it should be, because these little blossoms are charmingly beautiful. Bird's Eye Gilia even has...
"When you're behind the curve, time moves twice as fast." – LeRoy Rice LeRoy is a retired Kern County Fire Captain and woodworker, heavy equipment operator and blacksmith....
“This is no hill for steppers.” – Sylva Peck Perry Sylva was a pioneering Kern County woman who was strong and indomitable, and she used this expression when someone was facing obstacles in life and needed to toughen up....
“Here comes my neighbor – he’s a big wheel. You know what a big wheel is? It’s something that goes around and around, and the dogs use it to piss on.” – Herbert Nelson Force Herb Force, a longtime Tehachapi historian and homespun philosopher whose observations tended to be a little cynical, said this in reference to his neighbor who was an elected official in the City of Tehachapi....
“New churches and new bars in Tehachapi tend to be well-patronized.” – Capt. Richard “Dick” Pitcher, USAF Ret. Dick Pitcher retired from a career in the Air Force and then had a second career at CCI in Cummings Valley. He was active in the Tehachapi Lions Club....
“Oh how I long to muse on the days of my boyhood, Though four score and three years have fled by since then, It brings sweet reflection, as every young joy should, For merry-hearted boys make the best of old men.” Lyric from The Bard of Armagh – Patrick Donnelly...
“Don’t forget, when you marry someone, you’re not just marrying them, you’re also marrying into their family and getting all their relatives as well.” – Betty Mead...
“You gotta run with whatcha brung.” – Stock Car Racing Rule This was an early rule in dirt track stock car racing, which meant that drivers couldn’t swap out a car or an engine if there were problems, but had to stick to the vehicle they brought. It applies equally well to people and their brains, since replacement isn’t an option and folks have to do the best they can with they have....
“Living is tricky, like licking honey off a thorn.” – Old Folk Saying...
Entry fee: $5 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Passes available at the District Office or at the pool. Morning Lap Swim Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5-7 a.m. Evening Lap Swim Days & Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. Shallow Water Aerobics with Marti Days & Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Deep Water Aerobics with Kathleen Days & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Location of Dye Natatorium pool: 400-B S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi. Visit...
Rising Star Riders, in conjunction with Tehachapi Arts Center Co-op, presents our second annual 5x5 art show and sale on May 3. In keeping with 5x5 tradition, doors will open at 5:55 p.m., all art is sized 5 inches by 5 inches and will be sold for $55.55! This annual fundraising event provides area artists a chance to display their talents and allows the community to purchase a quality piece of artwork at an affordable price. Snacks and beverages will be served as part of the First Friday...
Everyone was welcome to take part in Cerro Coso Community College's Express Enrollment to streamline their registration process, which took place on Wednesday, April 17. Snacks and beverages were offered as students went from room to room to see what was in store for their future. Each student received one-on-one attention with programs such as financial aid, academic advising and many other support needs. Friendly staff awaited new and current students, ready to explore their many options for...
National days of prayer have been declared all the way back to the times of the 13 colonies, by presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Harry Truman. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan made it law that the first Thursday in May would always be the National Day of Prayer. This year it will fall on Thursday, May 2. In light of the turmoil and the danger that our country is facing, asking God’s help seems like a great idea! In Tehachapi, there will be two main events on May 2. There will be a Prayer Rally in front of City Hall from noon t...
When I was a child and we became ill, my mother took over with a few home remedies. If that didn’t work we didn’t exactly call the doctor for in the mid-’30s in Mojave, we had no phone ... not many people did. My brother would be told to run two blocks up the street to Doctor Warner’s office/residence. Dr. Warner would come by in his old two-door Model A Ford sedan. It was officially called the Model A Ford Tudor Sedan. A very handsome automobile, but not the one owned by Dr. Warner. His was...
I hope you'll catch the play on words in the title. Turns out that May is an important month when it comes to the written word here in the U.S. Our United States Post Office was established in perpetuity on May 8, 1794, and regular U.S. airmail service began on May 15, 1918. In between these two May events we have: • The mail by stagecoach. (1832) • The Pony Express. (1860-1861) • The Intercontinental Railroad, driving of the Golden Spike. (1869) Mail is defined as letters and packages conveyed...
The Tehachapi City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. They are currently meeting at the Police Department Community Room, 220 W. C St....
